Regina Marlin
San Tan Valley,AZ
Summary
Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Casa Grande Union High School District
Casa Grande, AZ
07.2021 - Current
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Designed and implemented point system to encourage positive behavior.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
Special Education Teacher EBD
Casa Grande Elementary School District
Casa Grande, AZ
07.2012 - 05.2021
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Worked in self-contained and resource environments to teach students variety of skills.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Developed and managed instructional materials and reports.
- Taught students in variety of settings, including self-contained and resource environments.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in self-contained ED and LD classroom.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 80% decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Communicated nonverbally with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
Special Education Teacher
Federal Way School District
Federal Way, WA
08.2010 - 06.2012
- Assisted struggling students to maintain progress levels by designing individualized lesson plans focused on areas for improvement.
- Coordinated special education students and teacher assistant schedules with master schedule.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout day.
- Created learning and content strategies to meet needs of mentally and physically disabled students.
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Partnered with standard education teachers from Math, ELA and Science/Social Studies departments.
- Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Worked with students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.
- Attended monthly staff training sessions.
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities.
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.
- Collaborated with students with multiple degrees of special needs to accomplish various tasks.
- Established safe play environment for students.
- Instructed students in 2 academic areas and multiple reading groups.
- Collaborated with numerous departments and multiple standard education teachers.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
Special Education Teacher
Federal Way School District
Federal Way, WA
08.2009 - 06.2010
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
- Redirected poor behavior using positive reinforcement method, resulting in 80% decrease in tantrums in classroom.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students
- Partnered with standard education teachers from across academic departments
- Taught multiple subjects to students with intellectual or emotional disabilities
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies
- Redirected students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration
- Encouraged students to take ownership of learning by providing choices
- Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional, and social growth
- Maintained accurate records of student progress and attendance
- Improved behavior by modeling positive choices and teaching socially-acceptable options
- Facilitated small group instruction to address individual learning needs
- Monitored student performance to evaluate effectiveness of instructional strategies
- Worked closely with parents and guardians to address students' issues on multiple fronts
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to improve student social and academic performance
- Conducted assessments of students to determine individual needs
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans to improve student behavior
- Utilized technology to create meaningful lessons that engage students
- Helped students with special needs integrate into general classroom environments by advocating for individual requirements and helping teachers solve problems
Education
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction With Emphasis in Autism
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Ed K-8
Saint Martin's University
Lacey, WA05.2009
Skills
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Student records management
- Student Progress Reporting
- Motivating Students
- Differentiated Instruction
- Middle School Education
- Classroom management
- Trained in CPI
- Lesson Planning
- Group and individual instruction
- Program Development and Management
- Elementary education
- Special education
- Secondary education
Timeline
Self-Contained Special Education Teacher
Casa Grande Union High School District
07.2021 - Current
Special Education Teacher EBD
Casa Grande Elementary School District
07.2012 - 05.2021
Special Education Teacher
Federal Way School District
08.2010 - 06.2012
Special Education Teacher
Federal Way School District
08.2009 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction With Emphasis in Autism
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Arts - Special Education And Elementary Ed K-8
Saint Martin's University
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